You’re Welcome in Texas
Texans are known for our Southern charm and hospitality. Less well known is the fact that welcoming newcomers and visitors is not just true to our values but good for
Every Texan
September 10, 2015
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ACA’s “Family Glitch” Hurts Millions
Since the Affordable Care Act (ACA) was passed 5 years ago, more than 16 million people have gained health insurance as a direct result of the law. Gallup recently released
Every Texan
September 9, 2015
Preparing Texas Millennials for the Future
While we celebrated Labor Day with a family cookout or one last summer trip, let’s remember that this holiday embodies the idea that hard-working Americans make our economy stronger and
Every Texan
September 8, 2015
High Enrollment in Medicaid Expansion Benefits States
Many Republican leaders and other conservatives have argued strongly against Medicaid expansion. The claim is that higher-than-expected expansion will cost their states too much, leaving giant holes in their budgets.
Every Texan
September 4, 2015
Ready for a School Finance Solution
The right to a free public education is enshrined in Texas’ constitution to “promote the general diffusion of knowledge,” which is “essential to the preservation of the liberties and rights
Every Texan
August 31, 2015
Texas’ Uninsured Rate Worst in the Nation
They say everything’s bigger in Texas, and Texas now has the biggest percentage of uninsured residents in the country—sitting just above 20 percent. Only Oklahoma (17.7 percent) and Wyoming (18.2
Every Texan
August 28, 2015
Back to School, Back to Court
Like many Texas parents, I’ve got that end-of-summer-vacation buzz – I’m ready for those school bells to ring! As kids head back to school and parents breathe a sigh of
Every Texan
August 18, 2015
Community Eligibility Means More Kids Eat Free
By Caitlin Shea, Research and KIDS COUNT Intern More kids are eating for free and without stigma thanks to a federal school meal option called the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP),
Every Texan
August 4, 2015
Suicide in Texas Jails: Time for Reform
The recent death of Sandra Bland in a Texas county jail is tragic. At CPPP our prayers and thoughts are with Ms. Bland’s family and friends. As the authorities investigate
Every Texan
July 29, 2015
Medicare and Medicaid Looking Good at 50
Like so many Americans, I am now in that phase of life with aging parents. My dad has advanced Alzheimer’s. Though he’s still living at home and mom does a
Every Texan
July 28, 2015
Is Texas Doing it for the Kids?
The new national KIDS COUNT® Data Book from the Annie E. Casey Foundation released today reminds us how challenging it is to be a kid in Texas. Once again, Texas
Every Texan
July 21, 2015
Texas’ GED Problem Worse than We Thought
Earlier this week CPPP released a policy brief showing that changes to the General Education Development (GED) test had led to fewer Texans taking the test and fewer passing it.
Every Texan
July 16, 2015